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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olek Skilgannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skilgannon comes into the arena with La Ultima Hora - Breed 77 blaring out of the sound system. Chris Cook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Skilgannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Cook!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skilgannon tries to sprawl but Cook drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cook is thwarting Skilgannon's attempts to control the position.
Cook throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cook looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skilgannon is trying to maintain the position but Cook is very close to passing his half guard.
Cook not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cook trying to mount his opponent but Skilgannon defends it.
Skilgannon trying to hold on to Cook's head to control him but Cook postures up.
Cook throwing shots but Skilgannon is blocking nicely.
Cook wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skilgannon keeps working.
Well, if Cook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skilgannon tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook instigates a clinch.
Cook is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skilgannon prevents it.
Cook is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Skilgannon can't fight it off and eventually Cook manages to take the fight to the floor. Skilgannon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cook is stalling in the full guard.
Cook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skilgannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skilgannon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Skilgannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cook.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook cracks Skilgannon with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook cracks Skilgannon with a solid left hand.
Cook not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cook landing some decent shots from guard.
Skilgannon trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skilgannon trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Olek Skilgannon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cook shoots in but Skilgannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Olek Skilgannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cook looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skilgannon swats away the attempt to clinch by Cook.
Cook feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skilgannon is trying to keep Cook in close.
Skilgannon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cook can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cook throws a big right hand that misses.
Cook seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Cook might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook working some strikes from top position.
Cook landing some decent shots from guard.
Cook must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook trying to control but Skilgannon is working from the bottom.
Cook postures up in Skilgannon's guard and throws a big left but Skilgannon blocks it.
Skilgannon looking to control.
Skilgannon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skilgannon is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skilgannon is looking to stand up but Cook isn't so interested in that idea.
Skilgannon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cook cracks Skilgannon with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cook dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cook fails with the takedown
and Skilgannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skilgannon tries to free his leg and advance position but Cook is retaining full guard.
Cook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skilgannon trying to control but Cook is working from the bottom.
Cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cook keeping moving, preventing Skilgannon from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Olek Skilgannon.
Skilgannon tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilgannon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skilgannon sprawls well. Skilgannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Cook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skilgannon circles away.
Olek Skilgannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cook.
Skilgannon throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skilgannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skilgannon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skilgannon sprawls well. Skilgannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cook gets slowly back to his feet.
Skilgannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Skilgannon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skilgannon lands with a good body shot.
Cook gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cook goes for a takedown attempt but Skilgannon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cook looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skilgannon!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skilgannon is trying to control but can't.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skilgannon to regain full guard.
Cook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Skilgannon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Cook wants to control from the top but Skilgannon keeps moving.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook won't allow Skilgannon to sweep him here.
Skilgannon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skilgannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Skilgannon, not yet.
Cook stays in close to Skilgannon's body and controls the position.
Cook pushing down on Skilgannon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chris Cook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cook wants to pass to mount but Skilgannon is defending the position.
Cook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skilgannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cook scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cook in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook stops Skilgannon from getting back to his feet.
Cook controlling the action here.
Chris Cook has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch but Skilgannon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cook drives through and clinches with Skilgannon against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skilgannon prevents it.
Skilgannon has had enough of the clinch but Cook keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skilgannon misses with a knee strike.
Cook can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Cook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skilgannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skilgannon misses with a wild body shot.
Cook fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skilgannon avoids it really well and circles away.
Skilgannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Skilgannon.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Cook doesn't manage to clinch there - Skilgannon circles away.
Cook tries to clinch but Skilgannon is having none of it.
Skilgannon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skilgannon wants it to stay on the feet.
Cook with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skilgannon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Olek Skilgannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Cook.
Skilgannon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cook dives on top into guard.
Skilgannon wants to get back to his feet but Cook is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skilgannon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is desperately trying to improve his position but Skilgannon has a good base and remains in mount.
Skilgannon looking to control but Cook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skilgannon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cook?
Skilgannon trying to control but Cook is having none of it.
Cook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon looking to ground and pound but Cook is blocking nicely.
Cook is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skilgannon working for a guillotine from mount but Cook is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cook tries to reverse the position but Skilgannon maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is squirming around, avoiding Skilgannon's attempts to control the action.
Skilgannon wants to control the action but instead Cook gets a body lock and reverses into Skilgannon's guard! Nice work!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cook's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skilgannon being controlled here, momentarily.
Skilgannon pulls Cook in close to prevent any damage.
Cook is stalling in the full guard.
Cook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook content to stall in guard here.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skilgannon trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Chris Cook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cook seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cook with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cook is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Olek Skilgannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skilgannon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cook gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olek Skilgannon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cook has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cook!
After winning the bout, Chris Cook thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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